Marcus Carlsen is an avid audiophile with a deep passion for hi-fi systems, high-end headphones, and premium speakers. Marcus constantly explores the latest audio technologies and equipment, from precision-engineered speakers to the finest headphones.
The founder of the global brand of speakers – Bowers & Wilkins Loudspeakers, John Bowers devoted his entire life to one mission – he strived to make sound recording playback of the highest quality and clarity. The company was founded in 1966 in Worthing (England) by Bowers and his childhood friend Peter Highward. The main condition that […] More
The British brand Leak has expanded its line of amplifiers and introduced the Stereo 230 integrated amplifier. The previous model, the Leak Stereo 130, together with the Leak CDT CD transport , was released in 2020. The novelty has retained the vintage aesthetics of its predecessors almost “one-to-one”, but has received a number of improvements. Stereo 230, according to the manufacturers, […] More
Argon Audio is a Danish audio company founded 25 years ago with a clear goal: to produce high quality products at affordable prices. Today, all Argon Audio products are developed and engineered in Denmark and carefully crafted to deliver levels of performance that far exceed their respective price points – and always with a Scandinavian design […] More
Quloos QA662 is a comprehensive upgrade launched on the basis of QA661. The new product is available in two versions – with the Internet via an Ethernet connector and without it. Since the QA661 was introduced in 2015 and discontinued in 2019, research and development of the QA662 has continued for many years. Through years of […] More
Naim has introduced a new addition to its streaming player lineup with the Uniti Nova PE (Power Edition), which the company claims is its most potent device in this category. The Uniti Nova PE boasts an increased power output of 150 W per channel at 8 ohms, a significant upgrade from the standard Uniti Nova […] More
The Technics SU-GX70 amplifier is based on the exclusive Technics JENO technology. Dual power supplies help achieve high signal-to-noise ratio for superb, detailed sound. The amplifier power is 2 x 80W at 4 ohms. It uses Clean Power Clock Generator technology derived from the Technics Reference Class series so that the amplifier has a stable […] More
The history of Bang & Olufsen began in 1925, when two Danish engineers Peter Bang and Sven Olufsen joined forces in the development of radio equipment. The first fruit of their technical thought was the Eliminator receiver, which was born in the Olafsen family house in the Jutland town of Struer. It is interesting that Jutland, this […] More
The history of the Aiwa company is somewhat vague. In June 1951, Love Xing founded AIKO Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd. with a specialization in the development and production of microphones. In June 1958, the company issued shares and distributed them to an over-the-counter network of securities dealers. In October, the company changes its name and becomes Aiwa Co., Ltd. The […] More
The Tanchjim Origin represents the pinnacle of single dynamic driver technology. Incorporating a 5th generation DMT dynamic driver with a composite diaphragm, it delivers impeccably tight sound reproduction with minimal harmonic distortion. Tanchjim meticulously tuned the Origin to meet their exacting specifications, ensuring high-fidelity sound characterized by swift transients and an expansive open soundstage. Fifth […] More
The Marantz TT-15S1 features a massive premium-style acrylic chassis, a massive 30mm platter also precision machined from acrylic and a felt cover, massive aluminum mounts, and advanced ceramic bearings so that chassis resonances are almost completely eliminated. The exclusive Marantz MM cartridge is housed in an ebony body and connected with premium interconnects to minimize […] More
The Onkyo TX-8250 Network Stereo Receiver makes a good foundation for a modern audio system and is equipped with a full range of the latest audio features, as well as many proprietary technologies. The front panel of the device contains all the controls necessary for daily use, but thanks to their thoughtful placement, the panel […] More
It’s fascinating to delve into the history of portable cassette players, also known as cassette decks or tape players, which have left an indelible mark on the world of audio technology since their inception in 1979. These iconic devices not only provided a means to enjoy music on the go but also became symbols of […] More
